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The Calgary Flames seem to be regressing back to the norm as they have lost 4 straight coming into Sunday’s game against the Blackhawks, who had an 8-game win streak snapped the previous night on Long Island. The United Center is not an ideal location for ending poor-streaks and the Hawks were able to pull out a victory in a somewhat slow game.

1st period:

The first period was played fairly back and forth neither team looking particularly commanding. There were no goals and 1 penalty assessed to Hossa at 7:58 for tripping. The Flames would not threaten on their first pp, in fact the only scoring chance was for the Hawks. Read more »

Back to a normal schedule for the week, but if you’ve forgotten to drop those goalie streamers it’s time to check the aforementioned back to back games for this week. If you picked up Dubnyk or Tokarski it might work out for one more week as the Coyotes face the Oilers and Flames in back to back games, while Carey Price will almost assuredly receive the start against the Hawks with Tokarski perhaps grabbing the start in Dallas the following night. If you are still desperate for some goalie counting stats, Calvin Pickard presents that opportunity with Colorado facing back to back games with the Flames and Jets. Al Montoya could get the first of the back to backs, and the more favorable matchup against the Jackets in Columbus while Detroit looms the following night for perhaps Luongo’s return. Alex Stalock returns from the IR with back to back matchups against the Calgary and Edmonton to close the forthcoming weekend. Read more »

The Chicago Blackhawks managed to keep their win streak alive against the rival Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night at the United Center, despite playing without captain Jonathan Toews. With Detroit entering play riding a six-game winning streak of their own, it was the home team that held onto a 2-1 lead to pick up their fourth consecutive win.

Corey Crawford started his fourth game in a row and allowed just one goal for the third straight game. He faced Jimmy Howard in net for the Wings, making his first start since missing time to a broken index finger. Both goalies loomed large in this one, but Crawford was able to spoil Howard’s comeback and earn his fourth win in as many starts.

Marcus Kruger put the Blackhawks down a man in just 34 seconds into the game with a tripping penalty in the offensive zone. Crawford was able to handle Detroit’s first few opportunities, including a shot from Jiri Hudler through traffic. Dave Bolland picked up the rebound but whiffed on the clear. The puck eventually found Valtteri Filppula at the right circle and he was able to wrist one past Crawford far side to put the Wings up 1-0 just 2:22 into the game. Read more »